The Lake Erie Beacon May 1 2015

Serving Lake Erie’s North Shore Friday May 1, 2015

INSIDE Port Bruce Report

The Submarine Sandwich Where do we go from here?

The Port Bruce Ratepayers Association board met on April 14th, with 10 board members present.

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Peaceful demonstrators A crowd of over 50 peaceful demonstrators took to the streets of Dutton/Dunwich Friday evening, STORY PAGE 2

Above: The Ojibwa in her compound at Port Burwell.

Andrew Hibbert

Marking 100 years April 22nd marked the 100th anniversary of its first use on the Western Front in WWI. STORY PAGE 3

Optimist Oratorical contest winners shine Jason Kerkvliet was chosen as one of the six speakers to compete at the District Conference.

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Early spring fishing Most anglers yearn for spring when the ice has receded from the lake and they can get back on the water to visit favourite fishing holes. STORY PAGE 5

Port Stanley Report With the near opening of the Port Stanley West Harbour Breakwater, “The Pier” to many people.

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Bringing the Ojibwa submarine to Port Burwell was hailed as a significant achievement. In 2010 in an announcement of the impending move of Ojibwa to Port Burwell, Aaron Dinovitzer, President of BMT Fleet Technology said “this is an exciting opportunity to support the preservation of Canada’s naval heritage. The Ojibwa project is a little different from our ‘day job’, which includes delivering support to the Department of National Defence.

However it is the perfect way for us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy”.

Initially the submarine was expected to come to Port Stanley, but this did not happen and Port Burwell was selected as a secondary location. Other municipalities were also lined up to get the project. During initial research 14 locations were analyzed in detail. Only two sites came out as advantageous – Sarnia and Port Stanley.

Also in 2010 it was announced that

Left: The official Ojibwa Crest.

100.000 visitors per year and create up to 40 full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. In addition, there would be 40 to 50 construction jobs in the building phase.

through the efforts of dedicated individuals an Ojibwa Museum business plan has been produced which managed to secure $1,920,000 of federal development money to bring new jobs to the region.

Bayham councillors on Thursday, July 15, of that year, approved submitting an “expression of interest” in providing the site for a new museum along with additional ideas about improvements to turn the Port Burwell’s harbour into a major tourist attraction. The Elgin Military Museum predicted that the sub would attract up to

A private survey of local Port Burwell residents showed that everyone who answered the survey thought the submarine was a great idea. The Ojibwa could be the catalyst to making Port Burwell a real tourist destination again. The possibilities were seen as endless in terms of economic activity and local employment, not only for Port Burwell, but for all of Elgin, Oxford and Norfolk, in essence the South Coast Tourism Alliance.

So What Happened?

The Submarine is now sandwiched between a large debt and a municipality that is less than thrilled with it being Continued On Page 7

Central Elgin unveiling of heritage homes Andrew Hibbert In a recent note Dr. Robert Burns announced the unveiling of plaques for Central Elgin's two most recently designated Heritage homes.

The planned unveiling took place on Saturday, April 25 at 1:30 pm. The designated homes are in Union at the Solomon Willson home on Sunset Road four houses North of Union pond on the west side (large yellow brick home set back in).

The second plaque unveiling was at 2:00 pm at the Davey home in Sparta on Sparta Line. This is the first house east of the Quaker cemetery.

The first photo shows the

Davey House in Sparta built between 1845 and 1855 by Israel Doan son of Jonathan Doan the original founder in the Greek Revival style. In the photo are Bob Burns and Sally Martyn with home owner Vera Davey in the red jacket.

The second photo is of the Solomon Willson home in Union. Solomon was a Quaker who owned the grist and wooden mills on Union pond.

The house is a great example of the 1890s when it was built and has beautiful barge board trim. In the photo with Bob Burns (right) and Sally Martyn (left), are Mary Ooms and Peter Gardiner, the owners.

A light lunch was served at the Sparta Church Museum follow the unveilings of the Heritage Plaques.

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LETTERS friends and residents of Port Stanley To The Editor. On the 22 March 2015 who through their offers of help and words of encouragement have helped our home on East road caught fire. We rushed outside in our pajamas and gazed us grow stronger day by day.

Thank you for the food you brought, on in utter disbelief, as our home became a raging, billowing fire. After being the clothes, furniture, towels and bedding. Thank you to those who put in a interviewed by the police and fire chief Facebook appeal and rallied supplies, we were asked if we had anywhere to gift cards and money. stay. Fortunately my parents live in the village, so off we went crying, dazed, It is only through the support of this numb and in shock. wonderful village that today almost a month later we want for nothing.

We want to take this opportunity to thank the volunteer firefighters for all Thank you very, very much we have the the hours they spent trying to contain basics and we have each other. The rest the fire. Due to their prompt arrival and will come over time. expertise, we were able to save most of Thank you Port Stanley The Lockhart our photos and important documents. family I also want to thank our families,

Thank you Port Stanley

PORT BRUCE REPORT Cathy Crane

Leaf and Yard Waste Again this year, the Township of Malahide is providing pick up of leaf and yard waste in Port Bruce. The pickup is scheduled now until May 15th. There is no limit on the amount of leaf and yard waste that can be set out, and includes materials such as leaves, sticks, twigs, garden plants, and yard and garden trimmings.

The yard waste must be in paper bags or sticks bundled in lengths not greater than 4 feet. For further information contact the township at 519 773-5344.

Ratepayers Board

Meeting The Port Bruce Ratepayers Association board met on April 14th, with 10 board members present. Work is continuing on the welcome sign, including completing the ramp, engraving and landscaping. Plans will be made for recognizing of all the businesses that contributed to the sign refurbishing project. Other discussion included: plans for the Perch Derby, being held July 4 & 5th, with Wayne Weger heading up the organizing committee; plans for the spring newsletter to be ready for distribution by May 8th; and plans for Yard Sale Day on July 25th.

A membership drive is underway for 2015, and memberships will also be sold at the Annual Meeting on May 23rd at the pavilion.

Plans for the annual membership meeting were discussed including a speaker(s) from Ontario Parks and/or Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the Provincial Park.

The next board meeting is scheduled for May 5th.

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Peaceful demonstrators take to the streets Dutton/Dunwich Opponents of Wind Turbines

Above: 50 peaceful demonstrators take to the streets

A crowd of over 50 peaceful demonstrators took to the streets of Dutton/Dunwich Friday evening, April 17, to show their concern that Industrial Wind Turbines (IWT) are being considered for the Municipality. Carrying signs, and wearing t-shirts and buttons, the protesters spoke up as part of the 84% of citizens that voted “No Wind Turbines!” when asked in a Dutton/Dunwich municipal survey last year. Following the survey, the D/D Council passed a motion that D/D be allowed by the Government of Ontario to remain IWT-Free.

goal to place a 30 turbine 90 MW project in the municipality. This summer they will submit a proposal to the IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator) to be considered for this industrial development. The Liberal-approved Green Energy Act has essentially stripped local governments of their right to decide whether Industrial Wind Turbine projects are placed in their municipality.

Despite this strong public and Council opposition, the Chicago-based company Invenergy, has continued to promote an IWT project in D/D. The company has optioned approximately 17,000 acres of D/D farmland, with a

Friday evening Invenergy was celebrating their annual meeting at the Dutton/Dunwich Community Centre, with some of the local landowners who have optioned their land. Protesters lined the streets leading up to the Community Centre, to show their opposition. Concerns expressed by the protesters include the high costs of electricity, which IWT contribute to in a large way; the Continued On Page 6

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April showers bring May Flowers. But more increasingly, we see April flowers. I’m talking about the yellow flowers adoring lapels and collars. April is Daffodil month. This is a special month when Canadians can show their support for those living with cancer and to remember those who have died.

Every 3 minutes in Canada, someone is given the diagnosis of cancer. It is expected that 2 out of 5 Canadians (45% of men and 40% of women) are expected to develop cancer during their lifetimes. 1 out of 4 Canadians (29% of men and 24% of women) is expected to die from cancer.

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Marking 100 years since the first horrific use of poison gas in WWI years ago.

Jeffrey Booth For The Elgin Military Museum

Think about what it must have been like. A new weapon is coming toward you, a deadly weapon. If you breathe in, it can kill you. If you let your eyes be exposed to it, it can blind you. If you panic and expend more energy you breathe in more and, more poison enters your lungs. Our men, our fathers, brother and sons were there. Men like Lt. George Metcalfe who was teaching children at Scott Street Public School a few months before. Men like William Britton who worked on the railway. Men like Stephen Lovell, a shoemaker that lived on Kains Street, St. Thomas, and who would die the next day.

World War I was full of tragedies and suffering. One element above all seems truly horrible and unbelievable — poison gas. Both sides used poison gas during the war and both sides suffered.

April 22nd marked the 100th anniversary of its first use on the Western Front in WWI. On that day, in 1915, the German Army had 168 tons of chlorine gas deployed in 5,730 cylinders ready for use. They were unleashed toward what was thought to be a weak point on the allied lines. A cloud of gas was sent toward French and British Colonial troops who were untested in battle. The idea was to punch a hole through the lines and then follow up with an attack. They hoped that the action would result in large territorial gains or even collapse the entire front and end the war.

The first troops to receive this new deadly form of attack were the French North Africans from Algeria and our boys from Canada. A cloud 1 km thick and 700 metres-wide advanced over the allied lines. Most of the Algerians ran. The Canadians, including almost 100 of our local men stayed and endured.

As a result of that bravery the Germans were not allowed to advance and the gap in the front was covered. The

Canadians had saved the day. Without their effort at least 50,000 troops would have been cut off and the front would possibly have collapsed.

In fact at 11:30 pm our troops launched a counter attack into an area known as Kitchener Wood. These events set the precedent for the Canadian Corps. From that time on they were not green, untested troops, but rather elite shock troops. They attacked with such skill and speed they came on like a storm. Germans quickly nicknamed the Canadians “Storm Troopers” and all current use of the term pays tribute to our lads 100

Above: Lieut. George Metcalfe had been teaching and leading the Cadet Corps at Scott Street Public School just a few months before the first gas attack. He died April 23, 1915.

Top Photo: Allied troop move forward during a gas attack. After the initial gas attacks by the enemy they were issued gas masks as protective gear.

The efforts of those brave men 100 years ago still have ripple effects on today’s society. We all have learned from their valour, sacrifice and service. This week we launch our WWI 1915 - 100 Years of Remembrance exhibit at the Elgin Military Museum at 30 Talbot Street in St. Thomas. Please stop by and remember not only those who gave their tomorrows for our todays, but those who came back affected forever by their experience. The Museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

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PORT BURWELL REPORT Allan Spicer

Three Plays For 2015 The Periscope Theatre will present three plays this coming season. Title issues have pushed back the final Scout Hall purchase. The 2015 season will open with The Neighbourhood Crime Watch at the Eden Community Centre, at the north end of Bayham on May 21 AT 8 pm, with an opening night gala, complete with a Meet and Greet at the Lighthouse Restaurant and Pub after the play. The cost is $14.

The first play will be presented, May 22 and 23, May 2 and 30 at 8 pm.

Matinees at 2 pm will be offered May 24, 28 and 31. The cast for the first play includes local, now seasoned veterans and support from two Tillsonburg actors.

outer marina, the ultimate dredging solution.

Talisman Energy was not encouraged by Bayham Council to build a gas plant, again a route to a navigable harbour. Nary a dollar was invested in the Port Burwell waterfront, the first decade after amalgamation. We lost our bank and Bayham rivalry discouraged the establishment of a credit union here. The busy summer in Port Burwell made a bank here the obvious site.

Bayham, a rural community has neither the inclination nor the wherewithal to develop its economic potential. The die was cast, when the first Council passed up a great opportunity to welcome an unwilling partner with the adoption of a new municipal name. A write in poll clearly favoured the Municipality of The Otter Valley, a very neutral and descriptive name. A second choice was Bay Port, a very cool idea. A distant third choice by writers was Bayham. We got a nonneutral name for a shotgun marriage, and the rest is history.

Our infrastructure is crumbling.

Water is a testy issue. We cannot afford our buildings. We are a dysfunctional The 2015 season continues with community in many ways, none the Two and Two make Sex, opening July least an inadequate tax base. Now, 16 and Nanna's Naughty Nickers benorth and central Bayham have an axe ginning Sept. 24. Improv Night conto grind. Money was guaranteed to tinues. bring the Ojibwa to Port Burwell. At Members from the Periscope Thethis juncture, the ill-fated project atre and other volunteer groups looks like a misguided adventure and stepped up to save the Santa Claus long-term burden on the entire muParade from its demise. The next projnicipality. ect for these tireless local volunteers We need to come together as a is saving Tub Daze. Beach Fest, will continue and expand the big summer community and bury past real and perceived injustices. We, in Bayham, festival. have many obstacles to overcome. Our location is out of the way, our means are limited. As a community, we have made mistakes at all ends of Bayham.

Another Blow To Bayham. Does It Need To Be A Fatal One?

From the outset the ill-advised Bayham amalgamation did not work.

There are two reasons to amalgamate communities. One is to rationalize the provision of services and save dollars. This certainly did not happen!

The other is to create a more viable, strategic economic unit, capable of positive development. This did not happen!

In fact, Bayham became a much weaker business community. Several good sized industrial businesses moved out of Bayham. Port Burwell, a potential economic engine, deteriorated. We have three pizza shops, but no bank, real grocery store or gas station. Our primary school is always threatened and the long-term future of our Post Office is far from certain.

Instead of growth, we got plywood, downtown. Potential land in the north end lays dormant and unserviced for industrial or commercial development.

It is time to take stock of the tremendous natural assets, which abound here — the Otter Valley, Lake Erie, and a Carolinian climate, a natural wonder. Without the financial base, we must draw on our greatest asset, the creativity of our people. Other communities with fewer assets, even land locked, have transformed themselves into viable economies with accompanying quality of life. We need to look no further than Port Bruce and down the lake to Port Stanley. Port Bruce has a great community spirit for a little place. A few entrepreneurs and a community minded populace invigorated a once moribund economy.

Let's look at the $6,000,000 question in Port Burwell. We have a potentially valuable asset in the historic submarine, at the moment not worth its scrap value.

However, there is a silver lining.

Along with the expensive submarine we have a lasting and valuable asset. $2,000,000 worth of dredging and an open harbour is a real and lasting Ojibwa legacy. Dundee is committed to annual maintenance to maintain a A coast-to-coast rails to trails proj- navigable route to its gas wells. Over ect has a gaping hole, from Lake Erie the life of the loan term, what is that to Tillsonburg. A proposed, and popu- worth? The navigable harbour has lar trail was derailed early in The Mu- been a 50-year dream for Port Burwell nicipality of Bayham's existence. to develop its tourism potential.

Bayham used $20,000,000 of ProvinThe potential of the Ojibwa and the cial money to develop an unneeded navigable harbour will never be sewer system to service 410 properreached with a service hungry and ties and send the effluent 21 km to the boarded up down town. The need for lake. Straffordville still needs water. ancillary attractions is the first step The City of Caledon has no central forward.

We have dedicated groups of collection system, rather a MOE apvolunteers across Bayham with great proved peat septic system, most suitideas.

They need the support of each able for our rural community, like and every Bayham resident.

We have a Bayham. $20,000,000 could have lot invested. transformed the Otter Valley, down to Lake Erie, and built the Port Burwell Continued On Page 7

Optimist Oratorical contest winners shine Port Stanley Optimists Christ Church, the Anglican Church in Port Stanley, was the venue for the St. Thomas and area Optimist Oratorical contest on Saturday March 28th this year. There were only three participants but they were all very good. The top two went on to represent Port Stanley and Talbot Trail Optimist clubs in the regional contest held in Windsor on April 11th. The Optimist Oratorical contest is open to all youth under 19 still in full-time education.

Jason Kerkvliet was chosen as one of the six speakers to compete at the

District Conference where the winner of the South Western Ontario Optimist District was chosen.

Jason did an amazing job with his speech and won the $2500 scholarship. Jason attends Parkside Collegiate High school and is in the process of choosing where he wants to further his education. Last year Jason won the scholarship in the Optimist Essay Competition. I'm sure this young man will have a great future ahead.

Jason is shown in the photograph standing third from the right.

Helping a small poor community in Nicaragua Michelle Fournier Part Two: See part One in our April 17th Edition.

The last hours of charity work was at the farm where Las Chicas grows their exceptional coffee. The workers and their families accepted items such as new rubber boots, soap, grains, cleaning supplies, etc. Everyone was so happy and appreciative. We were rewarded with a delicious traditional Nicaraguan lunch prepared by friends and family. It was a very heartwarming experience for us to be a part of.

The Los Frutos Charity was formed after the Hurricane Mitch. The history of the community of El Pegador and Los Frutos del Cafe goes all the way back to the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch. It was one of the first communities we helped, as it was badly affected and devastated by the mudslides. Most of the coffee growers in the region lost their entire plantation and homes. Los Frutos del Cafe has annually contributed to the basic needs of the elementary school in our efforts to encourage the education of the children in this community. They were also great partners on the environmental

projects we had held throughout the last 15 years. This year we were happy to contribute with school supplies, sports equipment, and for the first time ever tricycles. They were a huge hit. It created a bit of a traffic jam in the school corridors.

“It is always wonderful to discover small and big ways in which coffee can change and fuel the development of a community. One day I will stand on top of these mountains and scream “coffee can change the world” because I think it can, in both big and small ways,” said Maria Fiallos co-owner of Las Chicas del Café.

Village Square Coffee House supports this charity by promoting and brewing Las Chicas Del Café exclusively. When you enjoy any of our coffees, you are making a small donation towards this valuable charity organization. If you would like to learn more about it, please contact us at vscoffeehouse@gmail.com. We will be holding an open house and coffee tasting event April 30th, from 5pm – 8pm.

Please check our website for further details. www.villagesquarecoffeehouse.com --

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PORT STANLEY REPORT Andrew Hibbert

Central Elgin Council Adopts 2015 Budget Central Elgin Council approved the Municipality’s 2015 Budget at its April 20th meeting. The budget has a .37% tax rate increase for 2015. The total Central Elgin property tax levy (capital and operating) increase is 3.95% or $450,085 over the 2014 levy.

The budget includes funding for a number of significant capital projects. Actual changes in property taxes for individual properties will vary due to re-assessment.

Early spring fishing

Make sure both you and your boat are prepared The Canadian Safe Boating Council Most anglers yearn for spring when the ice has receded from the lake and they can get back on the water to visit favourite fishing holes. If you are like most and start your fishing early, here are a few tips to make sure that you don’t get caught by an unexpected breakdown or emergency on the water.

Start by reloading all your safety equipment onto the boat making sure that each piece is in proper working order and that all powered equipment have fresh batteries. You can minimize the chance of getting stranded out on the water by ensuring that all systems on the boat are mechanically sound and that the gas tank is full with fresh gas before heading out. If you have a boat with external gas tanks, having a spare full tank on hand is a sound practice.

In spring, the weather can change quickly so be sure to check the (marine) forecast before you go and be familiar with you and your boat’s weather limitations. And don’t be fooled by balmy spring breezes into dressing in light clothing. The water is still very cold and has a large influence in the air temperature above it, so be prepared with warm thermal protective clothing so you won’t be cutting your time on the water short.

A key piece of safety equipment is a

marine radio or, where service is reliable, a cell phone to call for assistance.

This time of year, there are fewer boats on the water to render assistance if you need it. And before departing, tell a reliable person where you are going, when you expect to return and the number to call if you not return as scheduled.

As you head out, be sure to wear your lifejacket. The water is cold and the shock you may experience with an unexpected fall, could hamper your ability to swim or even simply catch your breath. A lifejacket will give you the necessary time to sort things out and the time to rescue yourself. Plus with the number of styles available today, some specifically designed for anglers, there really is no reason not to wear one.

And if you do end up in the water, have a way to get back in your boat unassisted. It can be as simple as tying a 4 or 5 foot loop of rope to a cleat and coiled just inside the boat.

Make sure that you can reach it from the water to use it as a step to get back into your boat.

Spring is a great season for fishing and, with a little preparation, you can enjoy it safely so you can concentrate on what’s important.

For more safe boating tips, visit www.csbc.ca. The Canadian Safe Boating Council

Mayor David Marr stated, “Council has used a balanced approach to the 2015 budget, by using both a slight increase in the tax rate, combined with drawing from reserves, as a way to maintain our level of service.

The 2015 budget has also presented an opportunity for us to emphasize Council’s dedication to addressing infrastructure needs within the Municipality, as demonstrated by budgeting for the repairs of two bridges on Thomson Line.”

In this budget, Council has responded to a decrease in the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) grant of $113,400 from 2014. OMPF is the primary operating grant that Central Elgin receives from the provincial government.

The 2015 budget includes funding for:

The Pier With the near opening of the Port Stanley West Harbour Breakwater, “The Pier” to many people, I thought our readers might enjoy this poem written

by Art Carey in 1987 prior to the closing of the pier to public traffic.

I am, “The Lighthouse Pier" I look out into the misty morn, Along my back and sides that’s torn by wind, and rain and waters rough, But cement and steel has made me tough.

I am the lighthouse pier they say, And for many a year I've been in the way Of storms and seas that crash on high, The sun and wind up in the sky.

On my back the sea-gulls light, And from me take to air in flight People on me like to walk, While hand in hand they stroll and talk.

While from my sides people like to fish, Or lay in the sun to think or wish Of pleasant things to come and go, And for me I stay, through heat and snow.

A moonlight stroll is nice to take While looking out ore the big blue lake, And looking back to a land of green You may think of things you have done and seen.

Oh what stories I could tell, As you strolled out here with your Lula-Belle; Or of boats that crashed into my side While on a high seas, they did ride.

On foggy days I blast my horn, For wayward boats that's lost or shorn.

And my beacon light shines ever so bright, On weary seas from which they light.

• Completion of the Eastside Subdivision roadways, sewers, and water installation

They talk of fencing me off for good,

• Installation of elevator at Belmont Branch library

So as people cannot walk my hood, But what a disaster this would be

• Engineering for the reconstruction of Crescent Ave, Battram St, Lynhurst Ave, Woodland Rd, and part of Hillcrest Ave in Lynhurst • New ice resurfacer for the Port Stanley Arena • Rehabilitation of two bridges on Thomson Line • Reconstruction of Erie Street storm sewer outlet

For I would be left so very lonely.

You must remember I'm part of Port, For I very much help your summer resort.

Close me off from people that's here Then I’m something lost so near and dear.

They say I’ve taken a life or two, But cannot I, get through to you?

That out here’s not the stroll to take

• Upgrades to two sanitary sewer pumping stations in Port Stanley

On stormy days on this wind swept lake.

Approximately half of property taxes collected in Central Elgin are retained by the Municipality of Central Elgin. The other half of property taxes funds education and County of Elgin services such as social services, libraries, homes for the aged and county roads. The provincial government sets education property tax rates. Elgin County Council establishes the County property tax rates.

Then if I’m to blame for the lives that lost, Than I must succeed – what are the cost For the many lives that I must have saved To this day would be in their grave.

So people all enjoy me well, Come out if you will and sit a spell, Walk or fish and enjoy our lake, And homeward bound pleasant thoughts you take.

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Notice of Public Meeting Regarding Development Charges

North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S

E V E N T S

Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Port Burwell School, Strachan Street. For more Info 519 874-4260.

Port Burwell Historical Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7 pm at the Marine Museum. Call 519 874-4135.

Oriental Masonic Lodge meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Vienna Masonic Hall, 7:30 pm. New Members Welcome! Call 519 874-4135.

Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Bayham Public Library in Straffordville. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.

Hubbub at the Sub Hub Pub is bubbling back! Join us for improvisation workshops every Thursday 8-9:30pm at the Lighthouse Restaurant. Members free, non-members $2.

Have fun, gain confidence, new skills, and friends. www.periscopeplayhouse.ca or marionrogers@prodigy.net.mx

PORT STANLEY 2015

Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers.

To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or Carroll at 519-782-7616, email pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1.

Children’s Programs Maker Mondays, 6-6:45pm Calling all makers - Explore the bounds of materials and technology .

Please pre-register!

Pajama-Rama Mondays, 6:30-7pm. Stories & songs for all ages. No registration required, please drop in!

Pre-School Story Time Tuesdays, 10:15am-11am . Songs, stories & crafts for children aged 0-5 with their caregiver.

Please pre-register!

Games Night Thursdays, 6pm, Come and meet new friends & get your game on! All ages are welcome - please drop in!

Port Stanley Community Wide Yard Sale Saturday May 16, 8:30 am - 4 pm.

Port Stanley Community Choir Spring Concert "Feelin' Good". Port Stanley Festival Theatre Sat. May 2, 7:30 pm, Sun. May 3, 2:30 and 7:30 pm. Tickets $5 from any choir member or 519 782-4237. This will be the Final Concert for the choir after 31 years!

Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs.

St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor.

Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door is always open, why not join us? Sunday School starts at 10:20 am.

St. John's Presbyterian Church Sunday School, will be holding their annual plant sale at the church on May 16, starting at 8 a.m. Please come out and support the Sunday School.

The Fellowship Group of St. John's Presbyterian Church, are having a bake sale on May 16, starting at 9 a.m. All kinds of goodies available. Come and see.

The Fellowship Group of St. John's Presbyterian Church, are having a grab and go Meatloaf Take Out Supper on Friday, May 29th. Advance adult orders are $12 up to the 27th. After that $13. Call 519-782-3971 to order or for info.

Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 11 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free.

Port Stanley Volunteer Gardeners Annual Geranium Drive. The Gardeners raise money to buy plants and flowers for our public gardens. Please order your Geraniums directly from them to support their good work Call 519 782-4148. Cost is $2.50 per plant with 6 colours to choose from. Delivery May 23rd.

Optimist Club of Port Stanley - Optimist Minor Ball needs more kids Ages 5-10 yrs old. Call Jim Howie 519782-3272.

Optimist Club of Port Stanley next meeting is May 6th, 7 pm at the Library. If you are interested please join us.

Port Stanley Village Association meets the third Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm. All welcome.

The 2015 Port Stanley Spring Fever Shopping Event Will be held on Saturday, April 18th Doors open: 9am Tickets $35. at CONNECTIONS, 302 Bridge St. For info please email: portstanleywomenshopping@hotmail.ca VON Foot Care Clinic May 28 at The Villa Apts, 289 Frances Street 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Call 519-782-4089 for appointment. Sponsored by Port Stanley Lioness Club.

Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pm every Friday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of a family member or friend that is affecting you, the Alanon Family Groups may be able to help you.

Heritage Port will meet May 28, 1.30 pm at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Post Card books Vol. 1 & Vol 2 now available, $90 each, only 1 set remaining. Port Stanley the First 100 Years, $25. Get yours at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm.

Proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563.

Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts).

Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Summer Hours: Mon. & Thurs., 12-7, Tues. & Fri., 12-10, Wed. 11-10. Sat. & Sun., 12-7, Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre: Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm.

Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out!

Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.

AYLMER 2015

Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at Aylmer Legion Admission $2.

Aylmer Community Theatre presents The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby, May 1, 2 at 8pm, Sun May 3 matinee at 2pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, May 7, 8, 9 at 8pm Old Town Hall Theatre Adults $18 Students $10, 765-3039 or tickets@aylmertheatre.ca

DEXTER 2015

Dexter United Church Dexter Line. Service of Worship at 9:15 am followed by a time of fellowship.

DUTTON 2015

Dutton & District LIONS host; Annual Elimination Draw & Breakfast: Sunday; May 3, (Pre-purchased Elimination Draw tickets entitles holder to 2 breakfast meals): 9 am- 1pm, in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre: Breakfast ONLY Adults $7 Dutton & District LIONS Charity Bingo: Wed., May 6, in Dutton Dunwich Community Centre; 7 PM, featuring $500 Jackpot and several special games.

Dunwich United Church 179 Nancy St. Dutton (side door) Handbell Workshop, Saturday, May 2, Want to join the fun? Call Sharon at 519-762-5414, ability to read music an asset, time of workshop to be determined, length of workshop: 3 hours, present what we learn during worship on Sunday, May 3 at Dunwich UC.

FINGAL 2015

Knox Presbyterian Church Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am.

For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free.

SHEDDEN 2015

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Children’s Programs Preschool Story Time Fridays, 1111:45am. Songs, stories & crafts for children ages 0-5 with their caregiver - please pre-register!

Games Day Saturdays, 2:30-4:30 pm Drop in and bring your family to play traditional card & board games as well as Wii! New Wii Games! Recently added to our collection: Disney Princess Enchanted Journey & Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Lego

SPARTA 2015

Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a new skill.

Sally Martyn (519-775-2292).

ST. THOMAS 2015

Abundant Life Fellowship Join us at the Timken Community Centre - Doug Tarry room (2 Third Ave.) at 6 pm on Saturdays for a free meal followed by our celebration service. For more info call 519-633-9207 or go to www.abundantlifestthomas.ca WrapAround Elgin Buffet Lunch & Silent Auction Celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week, May 7, 11:30 – 1 pm St.Thomas-Elgin Art Centre (300 Talbot), Adv. Tickets: 519633-6360 $30/2 for $50.

TYRCONNELL 2015

Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, 519-762-3072.

Backus-Page House Museum Monthly Clubs!

New … 4th Tuesday, Family History Club 7pm THS Members free or $5/person.

New … 2nd Wednesday, Textile Arts Club (bring your own project or hand quilt with us) 7pm THS Members free or $5/person

UNION 2015

Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

We are welcoming friendly Family of Faith and are barrier free. For info 519-631-0304 and our website: www.unionunitedchurch.ca Union Community Centre, Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser May 1st from 5 - 7 p.m. Cost: $10 per adult; $5 for children 5 and up; children under 5 years are free - also family of 4 for $25. All proceeds go to the operation of the Community Centre. Call Vicki for tickets - 519-631-3840 Union Community Centre, is running a Women Self Defence Course May 13th, 20th, 27th and June 3rd. Cost: $60 for all four sessions, Time: 7 - 8 p.m. Ages: 14 years and up Sign up by calling Vicki at 519-631-3840

PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2015

Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Port Burwell Legion Br. 524 Mixed Dart Tournament, Everyone Welcome. Sign up 10:am Start 11:00am.

Teams & Doubles. $40:00 per team.

Order of the Eastern Star Areme Chapter #15, OES meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre, Vienna.

Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519-874-4028 for information.

Museum Bayham meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm, Municipal Office in Straffordville. Call 519 874-4135.

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VIENNA 2015

Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822.

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Peaceful demonstrators take to the streets Continued From Page 2 health issues that result from placing huge IWT too close to homes; the loss in property value that results when these projects are built in a community; and the community discord that results when a small minority of landowners profit, while the majority of citizens suffer.

Submitted by – Dutton/Dunwich Opponents of Wind Turbines – contact info@ddowt.ca for more information or to support this opposition group.

TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, May 11th, 2015 at 7:00 pm, the Council of the Municipality of Central Elgin will hold a public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will be applied throughout the Municipality. It is proposed that enactment of a development charges by-law by Council would occur on a date subsequent to the public meeting.

Development charges are levied against new development, and are a primary source of funding for growthrelated capital expenditures. Development Charges are fees collected from developers and builders. The fees help pay for a variety of growth related capital projects such as infrastructure.

They cover a variety of Municipal-wide capital services including roads, water, wastewater, fire protection, recreation and general government.

The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday May 1, 2015 • Page 7 loan guarantee for the Ojibwa museum.

The Submarine Sandwich

He said, “The Municipality of Bayham has borrowed the six million dolContinued From Page 1 lars and those funds are currently being held in a bank account while the in Port Burwell. Melissa Raven, Director municipality and the RBC (Royal Bank) of Communications for the Museum, lawyers work through the payment procelaid out the issues. “There are a number dure and all related paperwork. of reasons for the situation to have deOur Municipality has also been in veloped as it has — the original cost eswith both our MP Joe Preston contact timates received by the Museum for the and our MPP Jeff Yurek in regards to Project were vastly exceeded when the this matter.” final invoices arrived; other work was found to be required that none of our I also asked about an information experts had anticipated, generating night that was held in Vienna about more cost, and other circumstances be- one month ago. Mayor Ens responded yond anyone’s ability to control (such as with the following, “At the Vienna the impact of Hurricane Sandy) also meeting we indicated to the public contributed to substantially increase the where the Municipality was at with the final cost.” loan agreement. We also informed in attendance what has been those “Delays, again beyond the Museum’s control, in the movement and prepara- done to that date and the plans going tion of the vessel pushed back the com- forward with the submarine situation”. mencement of operations, which The Elgin Military Museum reduced the revenue generated in our We also contacted Melissa Raven, opening seasons. Other circumstances, such as the record cold and snow of the Museum Communications Director.

She answered with the following comlast two winters, further limited our ments.

“Yes the submarine will be ability to operate the site and generate year round revenue, and some revenue, open this summer. Our ability to pay Bayham back hinges on our having such as promised federal funding, did successful seasons at Ojibwa. We will not materialize.” be open every weekend from noon to “The Museum intends to continue 4:00 pm from now to Victoria Day operations while our team works to de- weekend. We then start to gear up to velop new proposals and strategies to our full season. Starting June 1, we will bring the project to a successful conclu- be open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 sion for all parties.” pm.

The Ojibwa Going Forward The Municipality of Bayham In a recent response to questions from the Lake Erie Beacon Bayham Mayor Paul Ens answered regarding the current status of the six million dollar

We have great plans for this season.

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As to the public meeting in Vienna, We were not invited and did not attend.”

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The Ojibwa is not just a Port Burwell issue. We can all benefit from the project if and when it takes off. Unfortunately it seems to me that too many local businesses do not seem to understand the concept of advertising. They rely on “word of mouth”, or the fact that their “door is open” so they expect people to walk in. They rely on someone else spending money to bring people to our local communities or they just think there is no local market.

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PORT BURWELL REPORT Continued From Page 4

In Port Burwell, we have unique groups of volunteers, many, but not all, recent transplants, with the creativity and energy to turn Port Burwell and all of Bayham around. This group has saved further decline with the potential loss of our storied Santa Claus Parade and Tub Daze events. These individuals see a way forward, capitalizing on our assets.

One of the key planks of the revival of Port Burwell is harbour divestiture. This will be the key contribution by The Municipality of Bayham. The Harbour Committee and some key individuals have discovered real opportunities for sound, sustainable waterfront development, once we control strategic real estate included in the divestiture.

We, in Bayham, have two choices — to lament the past, new and old wounds, or move forward with a new community spirit. The navigable harbour from the sub and future harbour divestiture will open doors that never would have happened.

In Bayham, we can make lemonade or wallow in self-pity. The opportunity is ours!

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